Second-gen Toyota Mark X gets aggressive facelift

Like the all-new Mazda 6 we showed you this morning? Here’s more sedan from Japan, this time the facelifted second-gen Toyota Mark X for 2013.

Our urban readers might be familiar with the older version of the Mark X, a JDM sedan shipped in by grey importers. The larger, second-gen Mark X – introduced late 2009 in Japan – is less common here.

The facelift gives the Mark X an aggressive front end with a chain-style grille featuring the trademark big ‘X’. In fact, the face itself has the X-shape now, with sharp headlights completing the new mask. There are new design tail lamps at the back. Not fierce enough? Check out the version by Toyota G Sports in the gallery.

Two engines are available for Japanese buyers. A 2.5 litre V6 produces 203 PS and 243 Nm of torque, while the top model gets a 3.5L V6 with 318 PS and 380 Nm. Both naturally aspirated engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Power goes to the rear wheels, as it has always been, but one can opt for AWD.

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

So ignorant huh. Sir, the Sonata is a front wheeler, the Mark X is a rear wheeler. Totally different car, totally different driving experience. Mind you this car is a sports sedan compared to a Sonata, a family sedan. Jangan la compare apples to oranges. This car in Japan competes with C-class, and 3-series. Albeit this guy’s more value for money compared to Germans.

I’ve heard of people saying the 2nd gen Mark X looks like a Hyundai Sonata.Those people need to pluck out their eyes and what it with clorox. And now this facelift makes the 2nd gen Mark X even sportier!!

It’s a D-segment car.Same class with the Camry/Aurion.But it’s targeted towards younger buyers.And it’s more similar to the Lexus IS than the Camry,actually.In a way,it’s something in between of the Camry and Lexus IS.

its actually quite good looking , mark X is design to be more sporty and i think the design is quite spot on .. if you want a nice luxury toyota try looking at the toyota crown was in japan last month and the crwon like amazing and is quite comfortable to be driven in

Looking at the photo, the inside seems to have a clean look but boring, the luxurious feeling is missing. The exterior front reminds me of a samurai helmet, very japanese. I can live with the back design though. 2.5 litre seems powerful enough. But what really make you not wanting this car is probably a the price tag which won’t be cheaper than a camry, would it? If so, this car is not for me as can’t figure out why should I want this car over another model for similar money.

A midlife facelift looks like a complete replacement, toyota is surely very serious about this flagship model. I am a huge mark x fan, to be frank, was quite disappointed with the second generation initially,now it is much sexier! Can’t stop thinking of you!

toyota always has better quality than those korean makers.although korean cars look great but i didnt prefer them.my sis has the old mark x with white colour.it was a good car although the car was bought 3 years ago(recond),it performs like a new one.japanese makers win everytime

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